Gabrielle Cordella-Chew
Mental Health Counselor and Therapist at Northern Counselling & Therapeutic Services (NCTS)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Canadian Counselor
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy AssociationJan, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Art Therapist
American Art Therapy Association; Art Therapy Credentials BoardJan, 2001- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Northern Counselling & Therapeutic Services (NCTS)
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mental Health Counselor and Therapist
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Aug 2016 - Present
Fly-in and remote therapeutic services delivered to diverse residents of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Canada. Providing expertise in the delivery of trauma support and therapeutic interventions, psycho-education and general mental health & wellness counselling services. Comprehensive, compassionate, strength-based and anti-racist. Fly-in and remote therapeutic services delivered to diverse residents of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Canada. Providing expertise in the delivery of trauma support and therapeutic interventions, psycho-education and general mental health & wellness counselling services. Comprehensive, compassionate, strength-based and anti-racist.
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Cordella Counselling
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist, Instructor and Consultant
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Jan 2013 - Present
- Short-term supportive counselling services for children, teens, and adults experiencing grief, loss, separation and divorce, family illness, impact of traumatic events from the recent or distant past, life transitions,depressed mood and/or anxiety, Impact of Residential Schools, self-development and self-growth. - Art & Play Therapy services for children, youth and families - Consultation - Support services for caregiver "burn-out", recovery, self-care, and prevention. - Referrals to specialists and related community resources and supports. - Non-Clinical Offerings: Creative Relaxation & Self-Care Classes and Groups for all ages and abilities, various locations.
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Child, Youth and Family Counselor
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Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
- Provided comprehensive mental health, addictions and family violence services to people of all ages. - Supportive counselling for chidren, adolescents and their families experiencing a range of challenges and life transitions. - Suicide prevention and intervention services; grief and trauma support; Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for professionals and community members; Acute Stress and "burn-out" support for caregivers and professionals. - Education and prevention activities for recovery and enhanced health and wellness. - Impact of Residential Schools, grief and loss support addressing cultural and generational trauma. - Support toward cultivating resilience, wellness and vitality. - Referrals and aftercare, crisis counselling (sexual assault, violence, trauma).
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Medical Social Worker
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Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
- Worked in conjunction with medical personnel and reported to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services. - Assessed high-risk patients for psycho-social needs related to their illness, disability, or hospitalization. - Performed discharge planning and aftercare coordination services. - Provided suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, counseling for patients with a difficult diagnosis or who were experiencing other difficulties and challenges such as victimization, family violence, homelessness. - Provided referrals for financial assistance, to community resources and services, and to the Admissions and Placement Committee for Long-Term Care, Dementia Care and other placements. - Provided networking and advocacy services on behalf of patients. - Coordinated family meetings and case management meetings. - Quickly acquired a working knowledge of community, regional, territorial and southern resources.
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Musqueam Indian Band
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Therapist and Clinical Counsellor/SAIP Worker
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Jul 2003 - Oct 2009
- Provided Art & Play Therapy, clinical counseling services, and children’s self-care and creativity groups. - Conducted assessments and provided referrals to other services and resources (Elders, Community Nurse, Psychological services, Aboriginal Health services). - Initiated and maintained contact with First Nations Education Liasons, Support Staff and Counselors in several schools. Performed outreach and communication with caregivers of children in therapy, and offered support and referrals for caregivers. - Communicated and collaborated with staff and community members on program development and delivery (such as capacity-building projects) including education, psycho-education and group work. Provided support and education to Musqueam’s Day Care staff, caregivers, and children. - Liased with Ministry of Children and Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Collaborated with clients, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and Aboriginal programs and resources in particular toward optimum service delivery and continuity of care. - Maintained case files, developed program Work Plan and prepared Quarterly Reports for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Aboriginal Wellness Program.
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various agencies
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Vietnam
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Workshops and Presentations
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2002 - 2008
2008 Presenter – BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Annual Conference: The Benefits of an On-Site Art & Play Therapy Programme in an Urban Reserve Setting 2007 Workshop Facilitator – Ray Cam Community Services, for Vancouver DTES (Downtown East Side) Child Protection Workers: "Learning About Compassion Fatigue and Care of the Self" 2002 Art Therapy Workshop Facilitator – Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC. "Rejuvenation and Celebration for Adults in the Summer Months" 2008 Presenter – BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Annual Conference: The Benefits of an On-Site Art & Play Therapy Programme in an Urban Reserve Setting 2007 Workshop Facilitator – Ray Cam Community Services, for Vancouver DTES (Downtown East Side) Child Protection Workers: "Learning About Compassion Fatigue and Care of the Self" 2002 Art Therapy Workshop Facilitator – Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC. "Rejuvenation and Celebration for Adults in the Summer Months"
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Jersey City Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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School Art Therapist
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Jan 2000 - Mar 2001
- Coordinated and offered culturally sensitive, client-centred, strengths-based Art Therapy services to children and adolescents in assigned school setting. - Provided weekly, ongoing therapeutic sessions for selected Special Education students (individual and group) aimed at assessing for safety, teaching emotional awareness and skills for self-care and stress-management, improving social skills and self-confidence toward greater success and wellbeing within and beyond school, and for enhancing resilience and wellbeing. - Worked closely with the Child Study Team (psychologist and social workers); conducted assessments and developed treatment plans. Liased with teachers and caregivers. - Developed documenting procedures for the IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) files. - Participated in parent/guardian meetings and initiated outreach.
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Rehabilitation Counseller
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Aug 1998 - Dec 1999
- Short-Term Inpatient Psychiatry - Functioned as an active member of the multi-disciplinary clinical treatment team on a unit serving 25 adult patients, and contributed to each Comprehensive Treatment Plan. - Completed psychosocial assessments and treatment plans. - Facilitated at least three therapeutic and/or psycho-educational groups daily, including the use of Art Therapy as a therapeutic modality, and provided short-term counselling and support. - Maintained timely and precise documenting procedures and charting. - Participated in weekly on-site peer supervision groups. -Received regular,on-site Clinical Supervision as well as off-site weekly group supervision.
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Graduate Art Therapy Intern
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1997 - 1998
People served: Diverse urban adolescents (ages 12-19) experiencing an array of personal, systemic, and/or academic challenges - Co-facilitated small therapeutic groups with field supervisor to support increased success in and out of school. - Worked closely with Child Study team, Vice-Principal and teaching staff and caregivers where appropriate. - Received weekly on-site supervision in addition to faculty supervision. People served: Diverse urban adolescents (ages 12-19) experiencing an array of personal, systemic, and/or academic challenges - Co-facilitated small therapeutic groups with field supervisor to support increased success in and out of school. - Worked closely with Child Study team, Vice-Principal and teaching staff and caregivers where appropriate. - Received weekly on-site supervision in addition to faculty supervision.
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Graduate Art Therapy Intern
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1996 - 1997
Internship - 480 hours People served: Adults living with chronic and moderate to severe mental illness. - Organized and facilitated groups and activities concerned with: supporting adaptive functioning, fostering positive social encounters, managing anxiety, supporting increased self-care. - Co-facilitated a dual-modality (Drama/Art Therapy) group with NYU graduate student, which offered support and skill-building around loss and bereavement. - Provided individual Art Therapy supports to selected program participant. - Worked closely with interdisciplinary treatment team and presented case material at team meetings. - Maintained responsible documenting procedures such as charting and ongoing process notes. - Attended monthly interactive, all-day training workshops addressing specific topics (i.e. dual-diagnosis, suicide intervention, cultural competence, termination). - Received weekly on-sight supervision from Clinical Director.
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Education
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1999 - 2013
Advanced Professional Training/ Continuing Education
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions -
1996 - 1998
Pratt Institute
Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy -
1995 - 1996
Simon Fraser University
Undergraduate Psychology Studies -
1990 - 1992
Simon Fraser University
Post-Baccelaureate Certificate, Women’s Studies (Intersectional) -
1986 - 1989
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
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